Description

Soppressata Pizza with Calabrian Chilies and Hot Honey combines smoky soppressata, spicy Calabrian chilies, and sweet hot honey on a crispy pizza crust, creating a perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors. This gourmet pizza is a crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients

Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)

Soppressata slices

Mozzarella cheese, shredded

Calabrian chilies, sliced

Tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes

Olive oil

Fresh basil (optional)

Hot honey (for drizzling)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to a high temperature, ideally between 475°F to 500°F. Prepare your pizza stone or baking sheet.
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet or pizza stone.
Spread an even layer of tomato sauce over the dough, then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
Arrange the soppressata slices and Calabrian chilies evenly over the pizza.
Place the pizza in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
Remove the pizza from the oven and drizzle hot honey generously over it for a sweet-spicy finish. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Slice, serve immediately, and enjoy!

Notes

For a vegetarian version, skip the soppressata and use roasted vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or zucchini.

If you like extra heat, add more Calabrian chilies or sprinkle red pepper flakes over the pizza before baking.

Swap mozzarella for other melty cheeses like provolone, fontina, or goat cheese for a unique flavor profile.

For homemade dough, allow time for it to rise before assembling the pizza.

Adjust the amount of hot honey to suit your desired level of sweetness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian, Gourmet

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 35mg